Nursing Assistant – Pediatrics Operating Room

UW Health • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Help make a difference in the lives of pediatric patients.

We are seeking a Nursing Assistant
to:

Prepare patients for the Operating Room and/or procedure requiring
anesthesia.

Obtain vital signs, reposition patients, and comfort patients.

Ability to cross-train as a health unit coordinator. You will prepare charts
for the following day’s patients, check-in patients, and order department
supplies.

Interact and engage with patients and their families to establish a trusting
relationship and assist with wayfinding.

At UW Health, you will have:

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid
time off and retirement plans.

Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and
allow for work-life balance.
Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family
well-being.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth
by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Graduate of State of Wisconsin Approved Nursing Assistant program Required
• Listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire Required
• BLS/CPR certification within 3 months Required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for the Operating Room and/or procedure requiring anesthesia.
• Obtain vital signs, reposition patients, and comfort patients.
• Ability to cross-train as a health unit coordinator. You will prepare charts for the following day’s patients, check-in patients, and order department supplies.
• Interact and engage with patients and their families to establish a trusting relationship and assist with wayfinding.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED